The Premium Experience in Plastic Drinkware Featuring:
INTRODUCING INFINIUM Infinium premium Tritan plastic drinkware retains its beauty and durability longer than Acrylic, SAN or Polycarbonate, it is the perfect choice for foodservice venues such as: Poolside Cruise ships Outdoor dining Nightclubs
INFINIUM - A COMPLETE LINE OF DRINKWARE Made of 100% BPA-free Tritan copolyester, Infinium mimics the clarity of glass and is virtually unbreakable
INFINIUM Infinium is produced using Tritan material from Eastman Chemical Tritan material was introduced to the market in 2007. It is manufactured by Eastman Chemical Company in Kingsport, Tennessee. Libbey and Eastman worked together to specify Tritan in Libbey s new premium plastic drinkware line. Tritan is BPA-free, BPS-free, and EA-free.
COMPETITOR MATERIALS - SAN SAN is commonly used in restaurant drinkware and barware. SAN is reasonably clear and dishwasher resistant. SAN drinkware is not resistant to impact such as dropping from a server s tray. Tritan is superior to SAN due to: Clarity Quality and durability Toughness Foodstuff compatibility All testing and statements regarding Tritan copolyester mechanical properties and durability are made by Eastman Chemical Company
COMPETITOR MATERIALS - POLYCARBONATE Polycarbonate is often used in beverageware and barware. It is generally clear, durable, and high-heat resistant. It is also under regulatory scrutiny due to bisphenol-a (BPA). Tritan is superior to polycarbonate due to: Clarity Dishwasher durability Foodstuff and detergent compatibility All testing and statements regarding Tritan copolyester mechanical properties and durability are made by Eastman Chemical Company
INFINIUM MATERIAL: TRITAN TM Tritan exceeds the competition in toughness and reliability Resists drops, rough handling, and accidents in the foodservice environment Less breakage Lower replacement costs for your customers Greater customer satisfaction Reduced liability concerns Longer-lasting, higher quality product vs. SAN, PC, tabs, MS, or acrylic All testing and statements regarding Tritan copolyester mechanical properties and durability are made by Eastman Chemical Company
INFINIUM TOP FEATURES 100% BPA-free, BPS-free, EA-free Tough: Impact and shatter-resistant Drop Test: Outperformed SAN & Polycarbonate Dishwasher durable: Not just dishwasher safe, but will stay clear and tough even after hundreds of cycles Resistant to cracking or crazing Dishwasher Test: Outperformed SAN & Polycarbonate Odor, taste, and stain resistant: Resistant to taste, staining, and odor retention All testing and statements regarding Tritan copolyester mechanical properties and durability are made by Eastman Chemical Company
INFINIUM TOP FEATURES Odor, taste, and stain resistant: Resistant to taste, staining, odor retention Temperature resistant: Can contain hot liquids at temperatures up to the boiling point and are freezer safe Foodstuff and detergent compatibility: Resistance to staining, resistance to chemical attack from food or cleaners Designed for Foodservice Tumblers designed to stack without sticking together, reducing storage space Tumbler bottom designed for water drainage Beautiful aesthetics and clarity All testing and statements regarding Tritan copolyester mechanical properties and durability are made by Eastman Chemical Company
DROP TEST Tritan, proven impact and shatter resistance Products run though commercial dishwasher, then drop tested
DISHWASHER SAFETY
DROP RESISTANCE TESTING
DROP TEST RESULTS: OTHER POLYMERS Other materials failed the test. All testing and statements regarding Tritan copolyester mechanical properties and durability are made by Eastman Chemical Company
DROP TEST RESULTS - TRITAN All testing and statements regarding Tritan copolyester mechanical properties and durability are made by Eastman Chemical Company
COMMERCIAL DISHWASHER - TRITAN Tritan proved 4,000 cycles strong and resilient All testing and statements regarding Tritan copolyester mechanical properties and durability are made by Eastman Chemical Company
CHEMICAL, ODOR, STAIN RESISTANCE Tritan has excellent resistance to chemicals. Drinkware made from Tritan - Resists crazing Resists staining Resists discoloration from contact with food, drinks and harsh cleaners
ODOR RETENTION TEST Tritan outperforms polycarbonate and polypropylene All testing and statements regarding Tritan copolyester mechanical properties and durability are made by Eastman Chemical Company
TRITAN HAS VERY LITTLE EFFECT ON FLAVOR Water stored in bottle for 48 hours at 21 C (70 F) Results based on panel opinion on a scale of 1 to 5. 1 = the least effect on flavor, 5 = the most effect on flavor All testing and statements regarding Tritan copolyester mechanical properties and durability are made by Eastman Chemical Company
DETAILED TEST RESULTS CLARITY AND TOUGHNESS All testing and statements regarding Tritan copolyester mechanical properties and durability are made by Eastman Chemical Company
CLARITY LIGHT TRANSMITTANCE Material Average % Transmittance Higher % = Greater Clarity Acrylic 92.58 TRITAN 90.17 Polycarbonate (PC) 88.25 MBS 88.15 Styrene Acrylonitrile (SAN) 86.16 Polypropylene 77.14 All testing and statements regarding Tritan copolyester mechanical properties and durability are made by Eastman Chemical Company
TOUGHNESS Elongation is a measure of the amount a material can be stretched before it breaks. Higher elongation signifies higher ductility; higher number indicates improved toughness. I M P R O V E D T O U G H N E S S 200 150 100 50 0 TRITAN PC SAN PP Elongation at Break (%) All testing and statements regarding Tritan copolyester mechanical properties and durability are made by Eastman Chemical Company
DETAILED TEST RESULTS DISHWASHER DURABILITY All testing and statements regarding Tritan copolyester mechanical properties and durability are made by Eastman Chemical Company
COMMERCIAL VS. RESIDENTIAL COMPARISON Commercial Residential Cycle Time 1-4 minutes 1½-2 hours Peak Temperatures 180-195ºF 158-167ºF Detergents Caustic Mild Rinse Aid Normally Present May be Present Drying Not Present May be Present Standard Test Cycles 500 125 All testing and statements regarding Tritan copolyester mechanical properties and durability are made by Eastman Chemical Company
COMMERCIAL VS. RESIDENTIAL- CYCLES TO FAILURE Material Commercial (Cycles to Failure) Residential (Cycles to Failure) TRITAN No Visible Effects No Visible Effects Methyl Methacrylate- Styrene (MS) No Visible Effects 50 Deformation Styrene-Acrylonitrile (SAN) No Visible Effects 125 Deformation Polycarbonate (PC) 50 Crazing/Cracking 10-30 Crazing/Cracking Acrylic 25 Whitening 50 Deformation & Crazing All testing and statements regarding Tritan copolyester mechanical properties and durability are made by Eastman Chemical Company
COMMERCIAL DISHWASHER RESULTS Material 100 Cycles 250 Cycles 500 Cycles 750 Cycles 1000 Cycles TRITAN Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Styrene-Acrylonitrile (SAN) Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Polypropylene Pass Pass Pass Pass Fail Polycarbonate (PC) Fail Fail Fail Fail Fail All testing and statements regarding Tritan copolyester mechanical properties and durability are made by Eastman Chemical Company
COMMERCIAL DISHWASHER TRITAN VS. PC TRITAN - Commercial Dishwasher Samples Polycarbonate (PC) Commercial Dishwasher Samples All testing and statements regarding Tritan copolyester mechanical properties and durability are made by Eastman Chemical Company
DETAILED TEST RESULTS DROP TESTING All testing and statements regarding Tritan copolyester mechanical properties and durability are made by Eastman Chemical Company
RESIDENTIAL DISHWASHING & DROP TEST TRITAN outlasts 125 dishwashing cycles followed by 25 drops after the set number of dishwasher cycles Acrylic (AC) and styrenic (MS & SAN) housewares fail after a single drop and have inferior toughness compared to TRITAN PC fails in the dishwasher due to cracking within 30 residential dishwashing cycles Material TRITAN Polycarbonate (PC) Acrylic Methyl Methacrylate- Styrene (MS) Styrene-Acrylonitrile (SAN) Initial 25 drops 25 drops 2 Crack 2 Crack 1 Crack 30 Cycles 50 Cycles 75 Cycles 100 Cycles 125 Cycles 25 drops 25 drops 25 drops 25 drops 25 drops 0 Crack 10 Chip 10 Chip 2 Crack 0 - Crack 1 Shatter 1 Shatter 0 Crack 3 Shatter 3 Shatter 0 Crack 0 Crack 1 Split 1 - Split 1 Split 1 Split 7 Chip 1 Chip 1 - Chip 1 - Chip All testing and statements regarding Tritan copolyester mechanical properties and durability are made by Eastman Chemical Company
RESIDENTIAL DISHWASHING & DROP TEST PHOTOS All testing and statements regarding Tritan copolyester mechanical properties and durability are made by Eastman Chemical Company
COMMERCIAL DISHWASHING & DROP TEST Material Initial 100 Cycles 250 Cycles 500 Cycles 750 Cycles 1000 Cycles TRITAN Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Polycarbonate (PC) Pass Failed in Dishwasher Failed in Dishwasher Failed in Dishwasher Failed in Dishwasher Polypropylene Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Failed in Dishwasher Failed in Dishwasher All testing and statements regarding Tritan copolyester mechanical properties and durability are made by Eastman Chemical Company
TEST RESULTS SUMMARY Polymer Clarity Toughness Dishwasher Durability BPA Free TRITAN + + + Yes Polycarbonate PC) - + x No Polypropylene x x _ Yes + = Good - = Average x = Poor SAN - x + Yes All testing and statements regarding Tritan copolyester mechanical properties and durability are made by Eastman Chemical Company
BPA REGULATIONS
BPA REGULATIONS Overview of BPA Regulations Proposed legislation restricting Bisphenol A in the US and Canada started in 2008 Most legislation was targeted for children under a specific age More recently, legislation has been introduced and enacted with no age limitations IMPLICATON: Bisphenol-A legislation is no longer an infant products issue. It has the potential to impact business operations in commercial foodservice.
REGULATORY ACTIVITIES ON BPA
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